If you’ve got everything you need, setting up your custom shortened link will only take an hour or so :) Now let’s begin!

Side Note: I’ve already made a shortened URL for Crafts by Courtney –> crftby.co. So I’m going to make a NEW short link for a new site we’re developing called, “Get Inspired.”

Step 1 – Find and Purchase a Short Domain

To find a unique custom short URL, go to Domainr. Then type in what you’d like for your shortened domain. It also provides suggestions based on it. Which is useful, especially if the short link you want is taken.

If you end up on your home page, all is well. Otherwise, you may need to go back to Step 2 and repeat/verify each step.

Test a Post On Your Site

OK, so this is the LAST STEP (and the most exciting)! To ensure your custom branded short URL is working, go to ANY post on your site (or another site) and click the Bitmarklet button from your browser’s Bookmarks Bar.

…this is the last step (and most exciting)!

Once clicked, you should see a popup that gives you your BRAND SPANKING NEW custom short URL! From there you can copy it and share it ’til your heart’s content.

Quick Tip: You can also customize the characters at the END of your shortened link.

So that’s how you make your own custom branded short link. See…it wasn’t that tough. If you’ve stuck around until the end, be sure to let me know if this tutorial helped or if you have any questions.

Also, I’d love to see your custom short URLs. Let’s see how clever you are and share it below!